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Free public WiFi has become big business, as a way of attracting and retaining customers for longer


Free public WiFi has become big business, as a way of attracting and retaining customers for longer
There’s more than one difference between a mobile dongle and a MiFi hub, which is worth understanding if you need temporary (or portable) internet access
Read: What’s the difference between a mobile dongle and a MiFi hub?The definition of what is a smart home has changed over the years, and today it incorporates everything from green energy to automation
Read: What is a smart home?Millions of consumers would benefit from the faster internet speeds offered by cable services, yet these are often unavailable, even in urban areas
Read: Why is it hard to get new cable services in established areas?Broadband in island communities can be a hit-and-miss affair, not helped by the UK’s awkward geography and topology
Read: How do you deliver broadband to an island?The question of how densely populated is the UK takes on particular significance when it comes to broadband availability
Standard broadband speeds tend to be clustered around a few key numbers, but there are good reasons for this consistency among rival ISPs
Read: Why do broadband speeds tend to be quoted as 11, 35 or 64Mbps?There might not seem to be many parallels between power and internet connectivity, but energy efficient broadband can be measured and analysed
Read: How energy efficient is your broadband?It’s important for consumers to understand who are Openreach working on behalf of when they undertake broadband works or agree to connect a telephone line
Read: Who are Openreach, and why are they so significant?We talk about binary data all the time, but it’s not immediately obvious what this term means – or how it’s measured
Read: What is binary data?Being able to disconnect from the internet is a real challenge, but it’s vital for preserving our mental and physical wellbeing and safety
Full-fibre broadband in new builds is becoming commonplace as developers tempt potential purchasers with ultrafast connectivity
Read: How housebuilders fit high-speed broadband in new homesISP branded routers are often disappointingly cheap and inefficient - switching could make a huge difference
Read: FACT: You don’t have to use the wifi router your ISP suppliesTelephone services and broadband in Hull are different to the rest of the country, owing to a curious historic anomaly
Read: Why does Hull not have BT or Openreach infrastructure?The prospect of living without home broadband may seem daunting, but it’s surprisingly easy to manage short-term with advanced planning
Read: How to live without home broadband (temporarily)The connection between broadband and house prices may not be obvious, but connection speeds have a tangible effect on your home’s desirability
Read: Why fast broadband could help you sell your homeIt can be difficult making sense of your first broadband bill, with a variety of different charges potentially applicable at once
Read: Making sense of your first broadband billIt may seem odd that PC towers are still on sale, yet these powerful machines retain a loyal audience and some desirable characteristics
Read: Why are PC towers so big and bulky?Broadband outages can have a number of causes, and correctly identifying them is invaluable for managing without connectivity – or getting it restored
Read: What causes broadband outages?ISP’s are offering packages for every budget and speed requirement - but do you actually know what you need from your broadband?
Read: What broadband speeds do I actually need?The video streaming site can do a lot more...
Read: How to make the most of YouTubeCrap wireless connectivity is the top bugbear for Brits - don't let it drag you down
Read: How to win the battle with slow WifiBroadband speeds were once misleadingly advertised as 'up to', but things have changed...
Read: Understanding broadband line speed advertisingCould changes in the laws across the pond upset the UK market?
Read: What is ‘net neutrality’ and how does it affect UK broadband customers?